Why It’s Important To Know Your Mercury Sign

We’ve all heard of Mercury retrograde, but what does that really mean? What is the meaning behind our Mercury Sign? Is it something we should know about ourselves?

Each planet in astrology represents our personality. For example, Venus is about the way we express love and lust and Mars is about energy, aggression, and desire. Mercury is the planet of communication. It’s how we express ourselves. It’s all about decisions, information, how you think, and how you talk to yourself and others. It’s important to know your Mercury sign so you understand your communication styles and the way you express yourself in this world.

Mercury rules Virgo and Gemini, which means these signs feel the effects of Mercury Retrograde more than others. Retrograde is usually a time when people should hold off on signing contracts, slow down and double-check details on major projects, and expect technology problems and travel mishaps. This is a time of misunderstanding and miscommunication.

With all that being said, this is what each Mercury sign is like:

Aries

Mercury in Aries — You are very honest and sometimes put your foot in your mouth. You’ll most likely interrupt conversations to say whatever you need to say and often start arguments with people. You want others to agree with you or just to tell you that you’re right — even if you’re not.

Taurus

Mercury in Taurus — You are the type of person who prioritizes actions over words. You will overcommit to something, putting your whole body and soul into it. You’re a hard worker, but almost to a fault. You can be quite stubborn and can get easily frustrated with the way you do things.

Gemini

Mercury in Gemini — You are a natural conversationalist with a perpetual curiosity for life. Like a chameleon, you can adapt to your environment and who is around you. However, you bore easily and will jump around until something satisfies you. You can be a little less compassionate in that way.

Cancer

Mercury in Cancer — You are most likely a wallflower. Pensive and quiet, you like to sit and listen and watch. You’re emotionally intuitive and like taking care of people. Sensitive in nature, you are also more likely to take things too seriously, and to heart.

Leo

Mercury in Leo — You are someone who is authentically, unapologetically yourself. What you see is what you get! You’re a showoff but some people love you for it. There is a certain charm to you, along with your confidence, that makes you incredibly persuasive.

Virgo

Mercury in Virgo — You are very precise and detail-oriented. You have a sharp mind and are good problem solvers. You would probably take on too much work because they think they can handle it — and you can, but you will burn out while striving for perfection.

Libra

Mercury in Libra — You’re a peacekeeper. You consider all your options before making a decision, but even then, you wouldn’t feel confident about your decision because you don’t want to upset anyone. With some people-pleasing tendencies, you often take the middle ground in an argument

Scorpio

Mercury in Scorpio — You are intense and obsessive. You will get to the bottom of something if it’s the last thing you do. You are keen and intelligent — there’s no use in someone lying to you because you’ll know and you’ll call them out on it. You have little patience for that.

Sagittarius

Mercury in Sagittarius — You have a thirst for knowledge and are optimistic about life and exploring new things. You’d prefer to preach or argue rather than converse and listen. You might find that you often say whatever is on your mind with no filter.

Capricorn

Mercury in Capricorn — You’re not one to beat around the bush — you will be rational and clear when communicating with others. You’re grounded, ambitious, and tend to look at life as something serious, rather than something fun.

Aquarius

Mercury in Aquarius — You are often quiet, but when in an enticing conversation (especially if someone is arguing with you), you will speak up. You’re clever as hell and you will push the boundaries if you have to.

Pisces

Mercury in Pisces — You’re compassionate and deeply intuitive and tend to see the good in people. You’re an excellent listener and communicate through emotion rather than logical thought.